Amphora with broad rim, Hebrew inscription: œyear two� Rev: vine leaf on small branch // Hebrew inscription: œthe freedom of Zion�. 18mm, 2.27 grams. Hendin 1360; TJC 196. SKU T1764-52093

The First Jewish“Roman War (66“73 CE), sometimes called the Great Jewish Revolt  or The Jewish War, was the first of three major rebellions by the Jews against the Roman Empire, fought in Roman-controlled Judea, resulting in the destruction of Jewish towns, the displacement of its people and the appropriation of land for Roman military use, as well as the destruction of the Jewish Temple and polity.